Arcus FM supports 179 people into employment through social value programme. 11 August 2026 Facilities management provider Arcus FM has supported 179 people from disadvantaged backgrounds into employment over the past year, according to its latest Social Value Report. The company's 2025-26 report highlights its work to create employment opportunities, support local communities and widen access to careers in facilities management. Social value is one of Arcus' five strategic pillars, with its programme focused primarily on employability and community work. The business places particular emphasis on supporting groups that can face barriers to employment, including young people, care leavers, prison leavers, ex-services personnel and people living with long-term health conditions. Of the 179 people supported into work during the year, 84 were recruited through Arcus' social value partners, while a further 95 were employed directly outside those partnerships. The company also expanded its social value partner network from 23 to 25 organisations. Through these partnerships, Arcus exceeded its target of 49 job offers, delivering 84 offers during the year. Alongside its recruitment activity, Arcus continued efforts to promote facilities management as a career. Its employees took part in 13 careers events across schools, universities, prisons and partner organisations, providing information about the sector and the opportunities available. Community engagement also formed a significant part of the programme. Arcus contributed £21,280 to community causes through fundraising, donations and its Arcus in the Community initiative. This included £8,750 donated to 25 causes nominated by colleagues, while its annual Christmas raffle raised a record £11,519 for men's mental health charity Andy's Man Club. Arcus has also been shortlisted for the Kimberly-Clark Golden Service Awards in the Social Impact category, having won the award in 2024, as well as the Construction News Awards in the Diversity and Inclusion Excellence category. Debbie Gregory, Chief People Officer at Arcus FM, said the company's position as a nationwide employer gave it an opportunity to create routes into work for people who may otherwise face barriers. "Supporting 179 people from disadvantaged backgrounds into employment is something we are proud of, and it has only been possible through the commitment of our colleagues, customers and partners," she said. Lisa Jardim, Head of Social Value at Arcus FM, said the report demonstrated the breadth of social value activity taking place across the business. "I'm proud of the range of activity taking place across Arcus, from supporting people into employment to colleague-led fundraising and community support. The record-breaking amount raised for Andy's Man Club is a brilliant example of how much our colleagues care about making a difference."

Arcus FM marks five years of RoSPA Gold with 25% reduction in RIDDOR incidents. 07 August 2026. Arcus FM has achieved two RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Awards, securing the Gold Medal Award for Health and Safety following five consecutive years of RoSPA Gold performance, alongside Gold for Fleet Safety. The recognition comes after a year of continued safety improvement, including a 25% reduction in RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) incidents and a 13% reduction in all work-related accidents. Hazard spots remained high, continuing to provide insight into risk across the business. The awards recognise health, safety and fleet performance across a national FM business supporting complex customer estates through mobile engineers, resident teams, soft services colleagues and support functions. Arcus' approach is shaped by visible leadership, colleague engagement, practical risk management and continued investment in training and communication. Fleet safety remained a key focus in 2025, with the introduction of a full van audit process and an internal Driver Awareness Week campaign. The van audit process covers vehicles, tools, equipment, statutory inspections and van stock, supporting compliance and safer working for colleagues travelling between customer sites. The recognition comes in the 70th year of the RoSPA Awards, which celebrate organisations that demonstrate high standards in health and safety management. Julia Small, RoSPA's Growth Director, said: "RoSPA congratulates Arcus FM on its RoSPA Health and Safety Award. The high standards Arcus has achieved are the result of hard work and dedication, of which Arcus should be rightfully proud and which RoSPA is delighted to honour." Small added: "2026 is a landmark year for the RoSPA Awards as we reflect on how far workplace safety has come in 70 years. It is because of the commitment of health and safety leaders like Arcus that people today are safer at work than in the past, and sets an inspiring example for the future." Vicky Downham, HSQE Director at Arcus FM, said: "Getting everyone home safely is the priority behind our health and safety approach. Achieving RoSPA Gold for five consecutive years shows the consistency of that commitment across Arcus." Downham continued: "This year's results are particularly important. A 25% reduction in RIDDOR incidents, fewer accidents and injuries, and an increase in hazard spot reporting show the progress being made and the role colleagues play in identifying risk before incidents occur." Downham added: "To achieve the RoSPA Gold Medal Award for Health and Safety, alongside Gold for Fleet Safety, is something we are incredibly proud of. It reflects the standards our colleagues uphold every day, from our mobile teams and resident engineers to our soft services, fleet, HSQE and support teams." Picture: An image with the Arcus logo, marking five years of RoSPA Gold, alongside the RoSPA Gold Medal Award. Article written by Dave Mapps | Published 07 August 2026 Related tags. Through the looking glass: accelerating engineer development at Arcus. Arcus FM is introducing Meta glasses into its refrigeration team to strengthen on-the-job learning, improve remote technical guidance and help address the technical... Arcus FM awarded five-year Santander UK estate contract. Arcus Facilities Management has secured a five-year contract with Santander UK, following a market review, to deliver a fully integrated facilities management programme... BOHS report shows rise in work-related illness among women. A report from the British Occupational Hygiene Society highlights that women are carrying more of the burden of occupational disease than men and that immediate action is...

Arcus FM marks five years of RoSPA Gold with 25% reduction in RIDDOR incidents. Arcus FM marks five years of RoSPA Gold recognition alongside Fleet Safety Gold, underpinned by reductions in RIDDOR incidents and accidents. Arcus FM has achieved two RoSPA Awards, securing the Gold Medal Award for Health and Safety following five consecutive years of RoSPA Gold performance, alongside Gold for Fleet Safety. The recognition comes after a year of continued safety improvement, including a 25% reduction in RIDDOR incidents and a 13% reduction in all work-related accidents. Hazard spots remained high, continuing to provide insight into risk across the business. The awards recognise health, safety and fleet performance across a national FM business supporting complex customer estates through mobile engineers, resident teams, soft services colleagues and support functions. Arcus' approach is shaped by visible leadership, colleague engagement, practical risk management and continued investment in training and communication. Fleet safety remained a key focus in 2025, with the introduction of a full van audit process and an internal Driver Awareness Week campaign. The van audit process covers vehicles, tools, equipment, statutory inspections and van stock, supporting compliance and safer working for colleagues travelling between customer sites. The recognition comes in the 70th year of the RoSPA Awards, which celebrate organisations that demonstrate high standards in health and safety management. Julia Small, RoSPA's Growth Director, said: "RoSPA congratulates Arcus FM on its RoSPA Health and Safety Award. The high standards Arcus has achieved are the result of hard work and dedication, of which Arcus should be rightfully proud and which RoSPA is delighted to honour. "2026 is a landmark year for the RoSPA Awards as we reflect on how far workplace safety has come in 70 years. It is because of the commitment of health and safety leaders like Arcus that people today are safer at work than in the past, and sets an inspiring example for the future." Vicky Downham, HSQE Director at Arcus FM, said: "Getting everyone home safely is the priority behind its health and safety approach. "Achieving RoSPA Gold for five consecutive years shows the consistency of that commitment across Arcus. "This year's results are particularly important. A 25% reduction in RIDDOR incidents, fewer accidents and injuries, and an increase in hazard spot reporting show the progress being made and the role colleagues play in identifying risk before incidents occur. "To achieve the RoSPA Gold Medal Award for Health and Safety, alongside Gold for Fleet Safety, is something Fmuk Online is incredibly proud of. "It reflects the standards our colleagues uphold every day, from our mobile teams and resident engineers to our soft services, fleet, HSQE and support teams." Share: